Tea Production Engineer (Development)
せいちゃぎじゅつしゃ（かいはつ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Development Engineers
- Minor : Food Development Engineers
Summary
A technical role that improves manufacturing techniques and product quality, and develops new products through research and development in tea leaf processing processes.
Description
The Tea Production Engineer (Development) is responsible for research and development aimed at quality control and flavor improvement in each process from tea leaf selection to manufacturing processes (withering, rolling, fermentation, drying, roasting). They conduct chemical component analysis and sensory evaluation to derive optimal process conditions, and also work on improving production efficiency through improvements in mechanical equipment and introduction of new technologies. Furthermore, they build quality assurance systems based on the Food Sanitation Law and safety standards, and develop healthy functional teas tailored to consumer preferences. By collaborating with farmers and producers, managing manufacturing costs, and repeatedly evaluating and improving prototypes, they play a role in providing competitive products to the market.
Future Outlook
With growing interest in health-oriented and functional teas, and expansion of overseas markets, demand for new technology development and smart tea production equipment is increasing. Expectations are high for process optimization and quality assurance technologies utilizing IoT and AI, and the need for development personnel is expected to remain steady going forward.
Personality Traits
Excels in observation / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity and an inquiring mind / Has logical thinking
Work Style
Concurrent Research / Factory Work / Fieldwork / Laboratory Work
Career Path
Tea Production Engineer (Development) → Senior Tea Production Engineer → Tea Process Development Leader → Research and Development Department Manager → R&D Director
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Data Analysis (Statistics) / Food Analysis and Inspection Technology / Sensory Evaluation / Tea Production Technology
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Food Engineering / Mechanical Equipment Design / Microbiology Knowledge / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for chemical component analysis and optimization of process conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary because subtle quality differences affect product evaluation. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative ideas are required for new products and flavor development. |
| Problem Solving | The ability to solve manufacturing challenges and quality problems is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly centered on experiments and desk work, with little heavy physical labor. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Professional Engineer (Agriculture Division)
Aliases
- Tea Processing Engineer
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